The Sunset Series
This summer, experience the magic of an open-air performance set against the backdrop of the setting sun at Wimpole Estate. From timeless theatre classics to exciting new plays, join us for a series of captivating twilight shows in the picturesque surroundings of the parkland.
This event has finished for 2025.
The sun has set on a fantastic Sunset Series season, check back next year to see what we have in store for 2026.
2025 summer listings
July
Tin Giants and Wickenwood
Friday 11 July | Summer Folk
This event has now finshed.
Bof and Jeremy Harmer
Saturday 12 July | Summer Folk
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The Tempest
Friday 18 July | Immersion Theatre
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The Paul Simon Story
Saturday 19 July | Shades of Simon
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Robin Hood - SOLD OUT
Friday 25 July | The Pantaloons
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The Most Perilous Comedie of Elizabeth I
Saturday 26 July | The Three Inch Fools
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August
The Big Bad Wolf
Friday 1 August | The Plandits
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Macbeth - SOLD OUT
Saturday 2 August | The Duke’s Theatre
Company
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Wind in the Willows
Friday 8 August | Paperback Theatre
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An Outstanding Tribute to the Music of Fleetwood Mac - SOLD OUT
Saturday 9 August | Brentwood Mac
SOLD OUT
Pride and Prejudice - SOLD OUT
Friday 15 August | Illyra
SOLD OUT
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Friday 22 August | Illyra
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Saturday 23 August | The Three Inch Fools
This event has now finshed.
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